The Compounding Pharmacy of America Blog
Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, despite their different end goals. Palliative care does not have a specific deadline and focuses on relieving pain and suffering as much as possible. Due to this objective, compounding medicine makes a natural fit for palliative care and can assist with personalized pain relief. What Is Palliative […]
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Older adults, especially people over 55, face many unique concerns when it comes to their personal health. The Compounding Pharmacy of America offers a wide range of medication services that can make it easier for older adults to track and manage their medications. Older adults who take multiple medications, have sensitivities to additives or preservatives, […]
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Sports training and intense competitions put tremendous strain on the body. Sports injuries can also happen any time and impact an athlete’s ability to work out and compete – sometimes for long periods. Athletes in all sports need to pay just as close attention to their injuries and unique health concerns as they do to […]
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There are countless vitamins and nutritional supplements on the market for human consumption, but do pets need vitamins, too? It may surprise some owners to learn there is a wide variety of pet vitamins, pet supplements and other medications intended to enhance or fortify various bodily processes in pets. Just like supplements and vitamins intended […]
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In August, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new generic version of EpiPen, an epinephrine injector used to treat acute allergic reactions. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is behind the new generic epinephrine injector and successfully developed two versions in 3 and 15 milligram strengths. The Need for Immediate Allergic Reaction Treatment Millions […]
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Diabetic patients are considered special needs patients, suffering from a chronic condition that is prone to ancillary illnesses and complications (comorbidities). Therefore, special care must be taken when utilizing medication therapy of any kind. Whether a diabetic patient is looking to take a medication to help alleviate heartburn, or is considering changing daily medications to […]
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Do you live in the state of Washington, and have you been looking for customized medication solutions? For instance, does the dose of your medication seem inadequate, or do you hate the way you have to take the medication, such as the taste? The Compounding Pharmacy of America offers you a number of options to […]
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It’s August, and not only are your kids likely going back to school this month, but it’s also (by little coincidence) Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Prevent Blindness, a nationwide advocacy organization, first designated this month-long holiday, if you will, in 2014. Now is the time to get your children’s eyes checked before school […]
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You’ve probably heard this name recently in commercials or even in TV shows or movies: statins. The obvious question that follows is, “What are statins?” Statins are a class of medications that are typically prescribed for high cholesterol, although they do serve a few other purposes, which will we get to later. To find out […]
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Have you recently been prescribed an antibiotic for any reason? If you are like most people, you probably have never thought about the possible complications that can be caused by what is often considered a routine medication. Unfortunately, there are many issues you should consider before filling your antibiotic prescription at the local pharmacy. When […]
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